Negotiations were at a crucial stage.
At present, the crisis is entering a decisive crucial stage.
Manchester United utility man Phil Jones believes title rivals Manchester City could feel the pace as they enter a crucial stage of the season.
For Nietzsche, the period of collaboration was a crucial stage in his development, and a springboard for his most characteristic and radical contributions to philosophy.
China has entered a crucial stage of reform, and we must further emancipate our minds; carry out all-around economic, political, cultural and social reforms; and constantly deepen them.
The youth is crucial stage of individual personality in the shape and development, so cultivating university students who own perfect personality is an important task of our universities and colleges.
